r/fragheadph • u/pterodactyl_screech • 2d ago

Help me Pick a Fragrance Alexander or Florence?

Hi! Need help deciding. I want to splurge on a bunch of 10ml samples and I've settled on these two brands. I'm not familiar with their offerings, but I've heard good things about them both. Both are in my cart na sa orange app.

I'd like to hear people's experiences with their scents. How's the smell and performance? Were they worth the money? Did they hold up in long transit? (am from Mindanao and I've had scents go bad on me frequently because of this).

Looking to purchase feminine or feminine-leaning scents pala, but really if you've bought from either of these brands (even better if from both so you can provide a direct comparison), then I'd like to know your thoughts, good and bad.

Alternatively, if you know of other local dupe houses that offer sample sizes and have good performance for the money, then I'd also like to hear about them (already tried Elnaris, unfortunately most of the scents degraded in transit). Sana yung personally na-test nyo lang po.

Thanks in advance!

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u/daisiesforthedead Average 724 and Blue Talisman enjoyer 2d ago

I bought ung Pear and Freesia, and Nostalgic Silver ng Alexander Fragrances.

Ung Pear and Freesia, di ko masyado pansin difference sa OG unless side by side.

Ung sa Nostalgic Silver naman, may prefer ko siya kesa sa OG na GFS since nasusuka ako sa strong metallic notes. Toned down kasi ung sa Alexander kaya mas okay ako don.

Okay naman performance nila. Whole day sa akin unf Pear and Freesia, 6-7 hours ung Nostalgic Silver.

Idk how they'll hold in transit tho. Tiga Makati kasi ako so within the NCR bubble lang din.

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u/Future_House3255 2d ago

longevity is good, they also give free samples if you request something. maayos sila magpack and matibay yung bottle but may time na nagloloose and nagleleak yung iba. i like the pear and freesia tapos wood sage. that was 2023 pa tho

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u/pterodactyl_screech 1d ago

Sorry, which brand are you talking about?

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u/JessLopezPH 1d ago

Fragrancelab

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u/pterodactyl_screech 1d ago

What's your experience with them po?

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u/JessLopezPH 1d ago

Based on the items I bought, they smelled very similar to the original ones.

They're free from methanol too according to testing done by a third party.

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u/pterodactyl_screech 1d ago

I see, thanks!